Friday, February 13, 2026

From Colonies to Democracies: How Australia and New Zealand Learned to Govern Themselves

Australia’s origins were harsh and authoritarian. The early colonies were governed by military officers with near-total power. Convicts had few rights. Punishment was brutal. Law served order, not representation
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